fertility

Women who lift heavy loads at work are at risk of infertility!

However, the mechanism by which moving or lifting heavy loads could affect egg quality is still unknown.

Feb 09, 2017, 21:18 PM IST

Trying to conceive? Avoid rotational shifts, heavy lifting

New study suggests that women who are planning pregnancy should be cognizant of the potential negative impacts that non-day shift and heavy lifting could have on their reproductive health.

Feb 08, 2017, 15:56 PM IST

Obese couples may take 50% longer to achieve pregnancy

Couples in which both partners are obese may take over 50 per cent longer to achieve pregnancy, compared to their non-obese counterparts, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin.

Feb 03, 2017, 21:48 PM IST

Yo Sperm test – Men can now check their fertility using smartphone-powered home kit

The Yo Sperm test works through an app and a microscope attachment that covers the phone's camera and flash, enabling men to keep a check their reproductive health without having to go to the clinic.

Jan 20, 2017, 14:20 PM IST

Cancer drug may help increase the number of new eggs in women: Study

 A new study has revealed that a treatment with cancer drug may help increase the number of young eggs in women's ovaries.

Dec 06, 2016, 22:09 PM IST

Trying to conceive? Watch out for these signs of infertility!

Here are some things that can make you infertile or affect your chances of having a healthy baby.

Sep 25, 2016, 07:03 AM IST

High stress during ovulation window may affect chances of conception

Higher levels of stress in women may reduce their chance to conceive a baby, a study has found.

Sep 13, 2016, 21:38 PM IST

Environmental pollution reducing man's best friend's fertility - Read

While many of the experts continue to debate on decline in human semen quality, a recent study has raised questions about the fertility of 'man's best friend' – dog.

Aug 10, 2016, 14:51 PM IST

Smoking damages sperm DNA, affects fertility: Experts

Male infertility accounts for about 30 to 50 percent of all infertility cases, and infertile men tend to have high levels of damage to the sperm DNA.

Jun 23, 2016, 16:44 PM IST

Five best foods to enhance your sex life!

Five best foods to enhance your sex life!

May 30, 2016, 11:25 AM IST

Marijuana offers new hope for fertility cure

Frequently smoking pot can take its toll on your sperm and now, a new study suggests that a marijuana receptor might actually hold the key to new fertility treatments for men.

Apr 09, 2016, 11:33 AM IST

Paracetamol use in pregnancy may harm fertility

 Using painkillers in pregnancy may reduce fertility in subsequent generations, warns a research.

Jan 29, 2016, 16:18 PM IST

Former Miss World Diana Hayden gives birth to a baby girl using 8-year-old frozen egg!

The 42-year-old Bollywood personality was 32 years old when she read about egg freezing technology for the first time in 2005.

Jan 13, 2016, 13:25 PM IST

'Poor semen quality causing infertility in industrialised countries'

The exposure that young people are subjected to today can determine not only their own, but also their children's, ability to procreate.

Dec 12, 2015, 16:11 PM IST

Impotent men at higher risk of heart disease, diabetes

Men diagnosed with infertility are at higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, alcohol abuse and drug abuse compared to fertile men, a new study has revealed.

Dec 08, 2015, 16:01 PM IST

Frequent green tea consumption may hamper fertility: Study

Are you a green tea lover? Read this carefully as the cup packed with anti-oxidants and other health benefits may adversely affect your fertility and development in case of frequent use, warn researchers.

Dec 08, 2015, 13:02 PM IST

Five ways to get pregnant fast!

Experts suggest that a woman's chances of becoming pregnant are high if she has regular sex.

Oct 12, 2015, 13:11 PM IST

Single shot delivery for long-term contraception

GnRH is what the researchers refer to as a "master regulator of reproduction" in vertebrates.

Oct 07, 2015, 20:32 PM IST

John Legend 'fine' with wife's fertility talk

 Model Chrissy Teigen says her husband John Legend is "fine" with her talking about their fertility issues on TV.

Sep 28, 2015, 12:41 PM IST

Exercise improves fertility in women

 Exercise and weight loss improves ovulation in women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common hormone disorder that often causes infertility, a new study says.

Sep 26, 2015, 16:18 PM IST